Air Jordan 11 Low UNC Releases April 18
The Air Jordan 11 Low returns in its coveted University Blue colorway on April 18, marking the silhouette's first retro of this particular Tar Heels-inspired makeup. After a nine-year gap since the last release, pairs will land across Nike SNKRS and major retailers in full family sizing, with early market signals suggesting accessible retail pricing.
By Marcus Chen
The University Blue iteration of the Jordan 11 Low has long occupied a peculiar place in the brand's release calendar—celebrated as one of the silhouette's finest colorways, yet withheld from the broader Jordan 11 platform itself. The full-size Jordan 11 has favored adjacent Tar Heels aesthetics like "Legend Blue" and "Win Like '82," leaving the Low version as the exclusive vessel for this exact configuration.
The 2026 edition adheres to proven proportions: a crisp white leather upper pairs with patent leather accents in University Blue along the mudguard, maintaining the design language established during the shoe's original 2001 debut and 2017 retro. The patent finish reads particularly well in warmer months, aligning with Jordan Brand's seasonal cadence of rolling out fresh 11 Lows as temperatures rise.
Family sizing expands the appeal considerably. Adults will see a $190 retail price point, while grade school, pre-school, and toddler options land at $155, $95, and $80 respectively.
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Release Info
Model: Air Jordan 11 Retro Low UNC
SKU: FV5104-100
Colorway: White / University Blue
Release Date: Saturday, April 18, 2026
Retail Price: $190 (mens); $155 (grade school); $95 (pre-school); $80 (toddler)
Availability: Nike SNKRS, Foot Locker, DICK'S Sporting Goods, Champs Sports, SNIPES, Sneaker Politics, Takout NY, and additional retailers
Market Status: Early aftermarket activity suggests pairs trending below retail, indicating straightforward retail accessibility
